Site Engineer

Base Location: Kohat

Field Area: District Orakzai

Number of Positions: 01

Gender: Either

Duration: 10 months

Salary: PKR 90,000

Reports to: Project Engineer

Job Purpose: The incumbent will be responsible for implementation of CPI and WASH infrastructure activities, ensure quality & quantity in WASH services restoration in project area within time frame as per organizational commitment.

Key Accountabilities:

The job holder is accountable for fulfilling his / her roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and team members.

Technical

•          Review of project documents (construction drawings & specifications) as well as business process / DIP in detail for understanding project mandate / deliverables relevant to your role.

•          Carry out the technical feasibility / assessment (site identification, material, labor, transportation, supplies etc) of WASH activities prior to implementation for ensuring sustainability & cost effectiveness as well as agreed time frame of project. 

•          Assist in preparation of drawings, BoQs & cost estimates of infrastructure schemes as per the organisation’s commitment & set standards (provide an example i.e. SPHERE, EQ resistant structure etc).

•          Assist in analysis of construction material e.g. elemental composition, dimensions & quality etc according to drawing & specification.

•          Assist in conducting market survey for proposed materials availability, unit rates of material/labours and provide realistic estimates of the proposed activities of WASH project

•          To be able to get different materials sampling, on different intervals, for testing and quality check & work assurance with approved samples during the course of implementation at the field

•          Take part in supplier selection process by evaluating the samples against specifications given in approved BOQs/estimates at field level as & when needed.

•          Ensure the layouts, levels and all activities at site both pre & post construction to know whether construction work is being done according to drawings and specifications or not.

•          Analyse and prepare plans for material requisitions.

•          Monitor and provide support for developing understanding of skilled labours, community activists or beneficiary household regarding design, inclusiveness, DRR and protection measures.

•          Timely report to supervisor regarding any issue relevant to design at earliest stage of the project with recommendations

Public Relations / Media

·         Support the media team in the development of constructive working relationships with media representatives to build international and public profile and ensure positive coverage and the timely provision of situation reports and fundraising material to organization.

Safety and Security

·         Liaise with the local/area supply chain officer to ensure compliance with organization Security Guidelines and their effective application in the local context;

·         Monitor the operational environment with respect to increased level of threat and advise the SPO/District/Program Coordinator and organization Security Officer/Security Focal person.

·         Follow the appropriate communications means to meet operational and security requirements;

Administration

·         Ensure that administrative support functions are supported in accordance with organization administrative policies and procedures;

·         Ensure compliance with district/area/country legal, contractual, labour and statutory requirements.

Financial Management and Planning

·         Regularly review and financial planning/forecasting and reporting of the project

·         Assist SPO in execution of the project financial expenditures, BVA review and reporting

·         Ensure with the finance department, the maintenance of organization financial protocols and accounting systems for all field interventions.

Person Specification: It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the organizational values & principles, vision and mission as well as commitment to its PSEAH (preventing sexual exploitation abuse and harassment) protocols. The organisation has a zero-tolerance policy towards PSEAH and don’t support any action that promotes or encourages PSEAH.

The organisation is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom the organisation engages. The organisation expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Qualification and Experience:

·         DAE (civil) / B.Tech. Pass (Civil)

·         Relevant experience in WASH projects, 2 years with DAE and / or 1 year with B. Tech/B.E

·         Relevant experience in managing WASH, Agriculture or Solar infrastructure projects

Language: Urdu, English, and Pashto. Local dialect will be added value.

Computer Skills:

·         The candidate shall be computer literate and having good skills of MS office, AutoCad and ERP.

·         Motivation and skill enhancement (capacity development) of communities to increase their income level

·         Social mobilization for replication of the on-farm demonstrated techniques

·         Arrangement for  various training events of efficient techniques in different growing stages of crops

·         Good interpersonal skill

Value Added Skills

•          Relevant experience of working with humanitarian/development sector/INGOs

•          Working knowledge of regional languages of Pakistan.

•          Structure designing

•          Surveying & Levelling of construction projects

•          Quality assurance & safety standards

•          Humanitarian & Engineering standards

•          Monitoring & Accountability

•          Inclusion

•          DRR / Resilience / Climate Change

Personal Qualities & Skills:

·         Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and able to maintain self-control in difficult situations.

·         Good communication skills in local as well as English / Urdu language which delivers information with clarity in a wide range of situations.

·         Has a positive nature and able to overcome issues that create hindrance in achievement of entrusted goals / objectives.

·         Has a learning attitude and a continuous improvement philosophy.

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in the Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

The organisation is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom the organisation engages. The organisation expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. The organisation also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• receipt of satisfactory references

We are an equal opportunities employer.

DECLARATION:

By applying for this position with the organisation;

·         I confirm that the above information in the CV/Application is complete, correct, and updated and that any untrue or misleading information will give my employer the right to terminate any employment contract offered.

·         I agree that information contained within this application and supporting documents (including "sensitive information) may be accessed, stored and used and by the organisation in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

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